DUI/DWI offenders in Ashland are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ashland who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe punishment, many will stay out of the court system permanently.